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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,083

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,348

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $38,995 $44,695
Base Invoice $30,836 $36,414 $41,601
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Cargo cover 182    
AC power outlet 409    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.   2,950  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Cargo cover 118    
AC power outlet 306    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.   2,459  
Options (change) 3,263 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,687 2,459 0
Destination 825 975 975
Total Price $37,083 $42,920 $45,670
Total Invoice $34,348 $39,848 $42,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,206
Model Year201420192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8792, 14792, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$37,083$42,920$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,083$38,295$40,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$34,348$39,848$42,576
Adjustments for Features0-4,294-5,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,348$35,554$37,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year201420192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power front side windows$250  
Power locks$275  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,260$11,885$12,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,294-5,057

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year20142019
ModelForesterAscent
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.8 in
Length180.9 in196.8 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height66.4 in71.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.447.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft386.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Ascent Limited

HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 792W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77530%
Total Not Requested180070%

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